24
Cr
26
Fe
29
Cu
47
Ag
83
Bi
79
Au
105
Db
47
Ag
114
Fl
87
Fr
25
Mn
82
Pb
78
Pt
13
Al
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CRITM, vecteur de transformation métallique

The Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (CRITM – Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en transformation métallique) is one of nine sectoral clusters of industrial research (RSRI – Regroupement sectorial de recherche industrielle) in Quebec: An industrial research network. It provides strategic and financial support to companies involved in research projects and organizes value-added activities with access to specialized equipment and expert advice.

CRITM operates in wide-ranging transformation industry sectors including extraction and concentration, primary production, first, second and third processing, finished products and recycling of different metals. It covers various metals such as: Steel, Aluminum, MCS (Nickel, Titanium, Magnesium, Copper, Zinc, Rare Earths and others) as well as the other metals in the periodic table in the following four

Transformation process development

aimed at enhancing the competitive capability of companies.

Advanced metal product design

for a competitive edge.

Environmental footprint reduction

emission reductions, upgrade of metal transformation by-products, energy-saving and improved energy recovery in existing processes.

Digital innovation

development and adaptation of new technologies, improvement of production processes, automation-robotization, modeling and data processing.

CRITM is:

94
members:
25 research institutions, 66 businesses and 3 organizations
18
calls for projects
and two calls for greenhouse gas (GHG) projects
68
CRITM-approved projects
worth more than $25 M in contributions
49
active projects
worth $64 M, including $18 M in direct CRITM funding

satisfaction rate among researchers and businesses

*2018 survey of 94 CRITM clients by the Quebec Ministry of Economy and Innovation (MÉI).
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
0%
10%
93

BEING A MEMBER IS BENEFICIAL

Joining CRITM as a member is affordable and above all, gives you access to:
  • Funding
  • Support
  • Expert resources
  • Networking events
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News

14 September 2022
CRITM and PRIMA Québec are launching two calls for projects for the realization initiatives related to critical and strategic minerals (CSM)
28 November 2018
Lancement d’un site internet pour soutenir l’innovation collaborative au Québec
Les regroupements sectoriels de recherche industrielle du Québec (RSRI) amplifient leur collaboration
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